How to react when someone has a stroke
When someone has a stroke, it’s crucial to act quickly – both as a bystander on the scene and as a medical professional. The Mediclinic Stroke Project has streamlined prioritized
“My heart attack saved me”
When Byron Nichles lined up at the start of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, he didn’t expect his race to end in emergency evacuation – or that his entire life
Understanding Triage [INFOGRAPHIC]
The triage system is a universally accepted and objective way to prioritise treatment in the Emergency Centre.
Burns: The do’s and don’ts [INFOGRAPHIC]
Do you know what to do and not do when someone gets burnt? This Burns Awareness Month get educated on how to treat, and when to seek medical help, for this all too common household emergency.
Emergency treatment for snake bite
A hobbyist snake handler in Limpopo credits the medical staff at Mediclinic Tzaneen with saving his life after a near-fatal snake bite.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Don’t delay emergency care!
As we enter the fourth wave of the pandemic, Mediclinic hospitals and Emergency Centres remain equipped to deal with various complications – whether they’re COVID-19-related or not.
Do I need to see a doctor right away?
If your symptoms have progressed to the point where they are causing you real alarm, the answer is probably ‘yes’.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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“I thought I’d never walk again”
A motorcycle accident left Elsje Potgieter with two broken legs and a fractured pelvis. Today, she’s able to walk again, thanks to the care of health practitioners and staff at Mediclinic in Bloemfontein. She shares her remarkable story with us.
Understanding more about burns [INFOGRAPHIC]
Here’s what you need to know about how to treat burns, and when you need to call ER24 for professional medical help from an experienced medic.
Excellent Emergency Care
Trauma is its own medical discipline, requiring specialist expertise – and Mediclinic is proud to offer a state-of-the-art, accredited Trauma Level 2 hospital of excellence.
Find holiday emergency help here [INFOGRAPHIC]
This handy graphic will help you find your nearest hospital at a glance.
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